Tag: Filibusters and Debate Curbs

In the Senate, Chasing an Ever-Elusive Gun Law Deal

“We know we can pass legislation that will be supported by 88 percent of Americans, for example in…

Democrats Plan a Bid to Codify Roe, but Lack the Votes to Succeed

Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the minority leader, and other top Republicans have mostly refrained from boasting about…

Why Republicans Can’t Filibuster Biden’s Supreme Court Nominee

While Democrats failed last week to upend the Senate filibuster to pass new voting rights laws, they do…

Senate Democrats Press Ahead With Debate on Voting Rights Bill

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats plan to press ahead this week with an effort to push new voting rights…